Irrigation Works
The Principles on Which Their Design and Working Should Be Based, with Special Details Relating to Indian Canals and Some Proposed ImprovementsBy E. S. Bellasis
Length4h 28m
About this audiobook
In "Irrigation Works," E. S. Bellasis delves into the intricacies of irrigation engineering during a time when agricultural practices were undergoing significant transformation. This treatise combines detailed technical analysis with observations drawn from Bellasis's extensive fieldwork, capturing the socio-economic importance of irrigation systems in enhancing crop productivity. Written in a clear, methodical style, the book not only serves as a practical manual for engineers but also as a historical document that reflects the challenges and innovations of late 19th-century irrigation practices within the British colonial context. E. S. Bellasis was an influential figure in agricultural engineering, whose career was profoundly shaped by his experiences in India. His firsthand encounters with the region's diverse agricultural challenges inspired him to advocate for improved irrigation techniques that would benefit both farmers and the economy. Bellasis'Äôs professional background, combined with his keen awareness of agrarian issues, positions him as an authority on this subject, providing readers with insights into both the technical and human aspects of irrigation. Readers interested in agricultural engineering, environmental studies, or the history of irrigation will find "Irrigation Works" to be an invaluable resource. Bellasis'Äôs meticulous research and engaging narrative style not only illuminate the technical aspects of irrigation systems but also underscore their vital role in socio-economic development. This book is essential for anyone eager to understand the foundations of modern irrigation practices.
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GenreTechnology
Length4 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 23, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
15. Duty of Water.
26. Sketch of a Project.
3CHAPTER II. The Designing of a Canal.
41. Headworks.
52. The Contour Map.
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63. Alignments and Discharges.
74. Remarks on Distributaries.
85. Design of Canal and Branches.
96. Banks and Roads.
107. Trial Lines.
118. Final Line and Estimate.
129. Design of a Distributary.
1310. Best System of Distributaries.
1411. Outlets.
1512. Masonry Works.
1613. Pitching.
1714. Miscellaneous Items.
18CHAPTER III. The Working of a Canal.
191. Preliminary Remarks.
202. Gauges and Regulation.
213. Gauge Readings and Discharges.
224. Registers of Irrigation and Outlets.
235. Distribution of Supply.
246. Extensions and Remodellings.
257. Remodelling of outlets.
268. Miscellaneous Items.
27CHAPTER IV. The Punjab Triple Canal Project.[41]
281. General Description.
292. Areas and Discharges.
303. Remarks.
31CHAPTER V. Proposed Improvements in Irrigation Canals.
321. Preliminary Remarks.
332. Reduction of Losses in the Channels.
34I. Ordinary Unlined Trenches.
35II. Lined Trenches.
363. Modules.
37APPENDICES.
38APPENDIX A. DIVIDE WALL ON LOWER CHENAB CANAL.
39APPENDIX B. SPECIFICATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF CHANNELS.
40I. Roads and Banks.
41II. Jungle and Trees.
42III. Cattle Crossings or Gháts.
43IV. Miscellaneous Items.
44APPENDIX C. SPECIFICATION FOR MAINTENANCE OF MASONRY WORKS.
451. General Repairs.
462. Jungle.
473. Dressing, etc.
48APPENDIX D. WATCHING AND PROTECTING BANKS AND EMBANKMENTS.[61]
491. Watching.
502. Gauge Readers, Regulating Establishment, Bungalow Watchmen, etc.
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